Windows XP Task Scheduler Tool

Am beginning to figure out how to use the task scheduler for defrag, check disk programs, etc. My question ... is there a way to schedule tasks "off hours" using e.g., auto power on, etc., and have them run rather than leaving the computer turned on? Also am I correct in assuming that the monitor can be left off as the programs run? Thanks for any help or suggestions.

 

When the computer is shut off, the scheduled tasks can't run because the computer isn't running anything (because it's off). You can utilize some features to wake the computer remotely - but that would require another computer being on at that time.

I'd suggest either leaving the system on all the time (with the monitor off), or setting it to shutdown when the tasks are done.

 

Hi, Have a look at that application: http://www.blueorbsoft.com/scandefrag/ ...ifyou schedule the application to run during the night leave your computer on stanby.

 

Thank you for the suggestions and comments. I'm having fun trying to figure out how to automate as much as I can but often run across something that puzzles me. This forum has proven to be very helpful and I have learned from both search/read and posting. Thank you again ...